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Financial support for aspiring farmers
Support for young Quebec farmers
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: Eligibility, funding levels, and supporting documents were revised for Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2, including new income thresholds and updated form links.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: Eligibility, funding levels, and supporting documents were revised for Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2, including new income thresholds and updated form links.
Aspiring Farmers program updated to version 2
Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers has been updated to Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2. The eligibility page now removes the one-year farming experience requirement and replaces the former income test with tiered thresholds for up to five aspiring farmers: $30,000 for a 1st aspiring farmer until June 30, 2028, then $50,000 as of July 1, 2028, followed by $100,000 for a 2nd, $150,000 for a 3rd, $200,000 for a 4th, and $250,000 for a 5th aspiring farmer; the documents page also points to a revised June 2026 program form and updated application files. The description page now presents a single grant table instead of separate full-time and part-time grant amounts, and the award levels increased across the training tiers. The to-apply guidance also adds that the advisor will identify any additional documents needed after the appointment and that proof documents must be presented within five years from the award date.
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 65,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2 helps young people under 40 who are domiciled in Quebec start an agricultural business or join an existing one, with subsidy amounts tied to education and training. Eligible uses include land improvement, equipment purchase, breeding animals, productive plants, and support for recognized training or business management.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Start a business
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 65,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Creating a new agricultural business
- Acquiring interests in an existing agricultural business
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Diplomas or most recent transcripts
- Proof of age
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young people under the age of 40.
Eligible expenses
- Permanent improvements to land and buildings
- Purchase of additional land and farm equipment
- Purchase of breeding animals and productive plants
- Support for recognized training acquired after establishment
- Support for business management
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Contact the advisory team at your service centre to make an appointment.
- Bring your business plan, diplomas or most recent transcripts, and proof of age.
- Send your financial data and other information.
- Complete the Request for payment form and send it to your service centre to obtain a payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Your grant is paid as soon as documents of proof are presented.
- Documents of proof must be presented within five years from the date on which the grant is awarded.
Additional information
- You must complete the French version of the forms; the English forms are only provided as a courtesy copy
- Aspiring farmers eligible for or qualified under the former PAFRA should contact their advisor for information about their situation
- Business plan models are available for creating a new operation and an existing operation
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial support for aspiring farmers Program
What is the Financial support for aspiring farmers?
Financial Support for Aspiring Farmers 2 helps young people under 40 who are domiciled in Quebec start an agricultural business or join an existing one, with subsidy amounts tied to education and training. Eligible uses include land improvement, equipment purchase, breeding animals, productive plants, and support for recognized training or business management.
How much funding can be received?
Financial support for aspiring farmers Funds up to $65,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial support for aspiring farmers program?
To be eligible for the Financial support for aspiring farmers program, you must:
Domiciled in Quebec and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
At least 18 years old but not yet 40, with some recognized training and at least 20% shares in the operation
The project must include permanent, productive structures and meet the required income levels within 60 months of the grant confirmation date
What expenses are eligible under Financial support for aspiring farmers?
Creating a new agricultural business
Acquiring interests in an existing agricultural business
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial support for aspiring farmers?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ).
Where is the Financial support for aspiring farmers available?
The Financial support for aspiring farmers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial support for aspiring farmers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial support for aspiring farmers is a Grant and Funding